Does my obtaining a work restricted driver’s license be sufficient to have a driving while barred charge dropped/reduced?
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Does my obtaining a work restricted driver’s license be sufficient to have a driving while barred charge dropped/reduced?
I have a pending charge of driving while barred. I was told by the county attorney that if I obtain my drivers license before the court date they can reduce/drop the driving while barred charge. Well I was only able to obtain a work restricted driver’s license, would this be sufficient to have driving while barred charge dropped/reduced?
Asked on May 22, 2018 under Criminal Law, Iowa
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
It is at the discretion or free choice of the prosecutor, so there is no definitive answer. That said, if you were driving *for work* while barred, so that the restricted license would have been applicable to the situation, there is a reasonable chance the prosecutor will dismiss or reduce. If you not been driving for work, so that the restricted license is irrelevant to the charge, it is most likely the prosecutor will not dismiss or reduce.
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